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Crawley Simpson Jr. NORFOLK - Crawley Simpson Jr., 79, of the 1500 block of Baychester Ave., passed away Sept. 18, 2008, in his home. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Annabelle and Crawley Simpson Sr. He retired from the City of Norfolk as a supervisor in the Street Department. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Ponn Simpson; his son, Roger D. Simpson of Norfolk; his sister, Linda Mae Ozane of San Diego, Calif.; and three brothers, Marvin Simpson of Norfolk, Billy Simpson of Virginia Beach and Bobby Simpson of Norfolk. He is also survived by two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sister, Carolyn Ann Walker. A graveside service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles Wood officiating. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Sep. 20, 2008.

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